Fighting Frizz On Naturally Coily, Curly Hair

Frizz, frizzy hair, frizzy natural hair. This is a very common and quite annoying phenomenon that many (if not all) Naturals have battled at least once during their Natural hair journey. Whether you are a newbie or a veteran, frizz can be an issue and can create a bad hair day if you let it.

I’m sure by now you know I’ve adopted the Curly Girl Method (CGM) by Lorraine Massey and even discussed in earlier posts (Trying the Curly Girl Method). Despite my love of it, I haven’t discussed many of the WONDERFUL tips and information that fills her book, Curly Girl: The Handbook[With DVD].

I’ve decided to share some information from her book and the CGM’s secrets that many will be happy to learn. Frizz is a curlies sworn enemy but Lorraine Massey has found some great do’s and don’ts that will help with this problem.

* On rainy or really humid days wet your hair and add extra conditioner to help weigh down the hair and keep it from spreading to a east-west direction.

* Steer clear from that steamy bathroom after your shower. The humidity you’ve created can open the hair’s cuticle and create that frizz.

* Giving your hair a cool rinse to seal the cuticle before styling can really fight the frizz. Lorraine suggests after showering, fill a bowl with cool water (add ice if you dare) and dunk your head in it. Tilt head forward and scrunch out as much water and conditioner as possible. Apply gel and viola! I love Kinky Curly Curling Custard Gel

Sound a little extreme? You can just let the cool water from your shower run over your head too.

* Using a gel so it can give your hair definition as well as hold. I ALWAYS notice less frizz when I apply my gel. It’s gotta be an alcohol-free and silicone-free gel so your hair won’t be hard and because the gel will be in your hair for a few days.

* No drying hair with a conventional towel! It will absorb too much of your much needed moisture and ruffle the hair cuticle. Use instead an old cotton T-shirt, microfiber towel or even paper towels! And yes, I’ve used the paper towels….. they are excellent! She even mentions using a pillowcase or a baby’s burp cloth.

* Do not touch your hair after you’ve applied your gel!!! Back away from your hair Naturals!! I cannot say this enough. You can mess your hair up if you don’t just leave it alone.

* Leave those combs and brushes out of your hair. They not only cause breakage but can also create frizz. Finger combing when it’s wet and drenched with conditioner is best.

Now, basically…do you. I just mean if you cannot adopt or do not want to adopt any of these tips then don’t. These are just some ways many Naturals or curlies have been fighting frizz and retaining moisture that they find to work.